Muddy Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Lake County, Oregon, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 1,440 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Muddy Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Muddy Creek Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shine Brothers Ranches, LLC (private). It impounds the Muddy Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 195 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Muddy Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.19471, -120.52153 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,363 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 195 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 85 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Shine Brothers Ranches, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00377 |
| Federal ID | OR00377 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |